The SXSW Festival takes place in Austin, Texas. The Festival is held once a year, usually in the Spring. SXSW has been running since 1987.

2. SXSW Interactive Has Cool Tech Events

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There are all kinds of awesome tech events at SXSW Interactive this year, including a keynote speech from Adam Savage.

One of the most anticipated events is NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden‘s video conference chat. He’ll be speaking via a remote feed from Russia, where he has been living since he was granted temporary asylum in August 2013. The event will be held on Monday, March 10.

Julian Assange will also be live streaming in for a conversation. His talk will be on March 8.

There will also be a Digital Creative Job Market, where tech insiders can connect with potential employers. Multiple tech luminaries will also be signing their books at SXSW, including James McQuivey (author of “Digital Disruption: Unleashing the Next Wave of Innovation”) and Jeff Gothelf (author of “Lean UX: Applying Lean Principles to Improve User Experience”).

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3. SXSW Has Cool Film Screenings & Talks

Lena Dunham, pictured above, will be giving a keynote speech on Monday, March 10.

Other big names in the film industry slated to appear at SXSW include Nic Cage, Robert Rodriguez, Rob Corddry, Robert Duvall, and Jon Favreau.

Some of the most interesting films being screened this year include “Beyond Clueless” (a doc about the “teen movie” genre), “Doc of the Dead” (a zombie documentary), and “A Wolf at the Door,” a film about a kidnapped child in Rio de Janiero.

4. SXSW Music Has Unique Concerts & Interviews

The big music news out of SXSW this year is that 50 Cent will headline a live-streaming musical showcase on March 11.

The outdoor stage at Butler Park will host several concerts, including sets from Los Lonely Boys, Foster the People, Washed Out, and Childish Gambino.

The International Day Stage will showcase performers like Japanese band Mothercoat, Norwegian act Highasakite, and the Gochag Askorav Ensemble from Azerbaijan.

The Radio Day stage will host acts like Tennis, Dum Dum Girls, and Phantogram.

Gary Numan will sit down for an interview on March 13, while Belle & Sebastian frontman Stuart Murdoch will sit down for an interview on March 15.

5. SXSW Has a Mobile App

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Whether you want a guidebook while you’re wandering around the festival, or just want to keep tabs on SXSW from the comfort of your couch, you can use the official SXSW app, SXSW GO. It can be downloaded from the Apple App Store, or on Google Play. You can watch videos, listen to music, and connect with friends at the festival. The app is free to download.